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The new Food Information Regulation, which came into effect in Germany in November 2014, now requires allergen labelling even for non-prepacked foods (VorlLMIEV – Provisional Additional Ordinance on the Provision of Food Information). Since the introduction of the regulation, supermarket counters and restaurants have displayed a host of information in a variety of forms. The experts at TÜV SÜD explain what the specific requirements of the new law involves and how allergens must be declared.

The winter season is a tough test for car systems and technology. As well as ensuring the various fluids in the vehicle are well topped up with anti-freeze, drivers must also pay attention to the paintwork and underbody. TÜV SÜD’s experts have tips for winter car care.

Gradients, uphill climbs, tight corners – tackling wintry terrain confronts both motorists and their vehicles with an exceptional range of challenges. When oncoming vehicles force drivers to stop on narrow mountain passes, or even move over to the edge of a dizzying drop, the watchword is to keep calm and be particularly vigilant behind the wheel. TÜV SÜD’s experts have tips on correct driving.

New year, new resolutions – many of which focus on increasing the exercise we take. Anyone seeking to drop a few kilos and/or improve their overall fitness levels will find the market is overflowing with equipment designed for their own four walls. TÜV SÜD’s product experts can advise on choosing the right equipment to make sure you reach your fitness goals – at last.

Services for the long-term value and sustainability of real estate will be the focus of the TÜV SÜD stand at MIPIM 2015 in Cannes. The portfolio of services presented will span property valuation reports, due diligence services, sustainability consultancy, asset management and property management, MEP consulting and construction quality control (Munich stand Riviera7, R7.G16).

As procurement and supply chains in the food industry become ever more complex, companies are compelled to implement appropriate safety standards to ensure food quality remains consistently high throughout the entire process chain and prevent product recalls. At the Global Food Safety Conference, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, from 3 – 5 March 2015, the food experts from TÜV SÜD will provide information on how companies can comply with quality regulations throughout the entire value chain.

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can now apply to the German Office of Economics and Export Control (Bundesamt für Wirtschaft und Ausfuhrkontrolle, BAFA) for financial support for consulting services on the European Chemicals Regulation REACH, provided by a recognised REACH consultant. TÜV SÜD is recognised by BAFA as a REACH consultant and offers this type of consulting services within the framework of its SME initiative.

When country side-roads are deeply covered in snow, even the best winter tyres will reach their limits. Snow chains are the answer in this situation. The experts at TÜV SÜD provide an overview of the various models, with tips on choosing and using them.

TÜV SÜD is expanding its certification services in food safety to the Czech Republic. The foreign legal entity of TÜV SÜD Czech successfully passed the accreditation process and is thus now authorised to carry out certification in accordance with the IFS standard.

TÜV SÜD now offers an e-book outlining the key requirements for global market approval for manufacturers, retailers and importers of electrical and electronic products. New products need to meet the different requirements of various target markets in order to be launched as quickly as possible in many markets. This new guide published by TÜV SÜD aims to help stakeholders to reach this goal quickly and cost-effectively. The free e-book can be downloaded from www.tuv-sud.com/gmaguide.